Aerospace engine aftermarket services firm, StandardAero, has appointed Gregory Krekeler as president of its Component Repair Services (CRS) business.

Krekeler succeeds Kimberly Ashmun who will remain with the company through the end of the year to support the leadership transition.

Krekeler will be based in Cincinnati, OH, and report to Kim Ernzen, chief operating officer of StandardAero.

Krekeler brings to the position more than 20 years of aerospace and defence experience. Most recently, he served as vice president and general manager of StandardAero’s facility in Maryville, TN.

In addition to the past three years with StandardAero, Krekeler spent nearly two decades in various global engineering, supply chain and procurement leadership roles with Boeing, both within the US and in the UK. Krekeler also held roles in engineering and programme leadership with McDonnell Douglas.

Krekeler holds Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering degrees.

Ernzen said: “Greg is well positioned to lead our Component Repair Services business into the future. He has a strong track record of operational excellence and customer focus, combined with deep experience in the industry and with StandardAero.

“Working closely with the senior leadership team across our Engine Services divisions and with the CRS team, Greg will drive our strategy to accelerate the growth of CRS.”

Ernzen added: “We are grateful to Kim for her leadership and dedication to shape and advance CRS over the last three years and following this transition wish her well in her future endeavours.”

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